Gary's Reef

Cayman Islands

Gary's Reef

5–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
5Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT-5)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
0.9 m
6.3 s
Swell
0.9 m
5.3 s
Current speed
1.8 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
29.9°C
Wind
14.6 km/h
→ E
Sea level
0.6 m
WavesWatch
SwellWatch
Current speedWatch
Planning window
09:00–10:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sun, Oct 18Watch
Waves0.8–0.9 mCurrent speed2.2 km/h maxWater temperature30.0°C
Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.7–0.8 mCurrent speed2.1 km/h maxWater temperature30.1°C
Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.6–0.7 mCurrent speed1.7 km/h maxWater temperature30.0°C
TodayWatch
Waves0.6–0.6 mCurrent speed1.4 km/h maxWater temperature29.9°C
Next 72 hours
03:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
09:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
15:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 2.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
21:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.9 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
03:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
09:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
15:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 2.1 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
21:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
03:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
09:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
15:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
21:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
Catalog depth5–30 m
Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.

Open-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs →

Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Year-round

Peak month

Aug 29.7°

Jan26.9°
Feb26.6°
Mar26.7°
Apr27.3°
May28.1°
Jun28.6°
Jul29.2°
Aug29.7°
Sep29.7°
Oct29.2°
Nov28.4°
Dec27.6°
Current: moderate
Typical visibility: 25 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

Explore nearby centers on the map

Loading…

Dive Types

reefsalt Waterintermediate Difficulty

Questions to ask a local operator

  • What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
  • Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
  • Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations
Thin finger
Porites porites
DeepLog2
Conger moray
Gymnothorax miliaris
DeepLog1
Porous coral
Porites astreoides
DeepLog1
Queen conch shell
Aliger gigas
DeepLog1
Reticulate seafan
Gorgonia ventalina
DeepLog1
Acanthurus coeruleus
Nearby OBIS observations8
Canthigaster rostrata
Nearby OBIS observations6
Aplysina fistularis
Nearby OBIS observations5
Thalassoma bifasciatum
Nearby OBIS observations5
Cocos nucifera
Nearby OBIS observations4
Hypanus americanus
Nearby OBIS observations4
Oreaster reticulatus
Nearby OBIS observations4
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
DeepLog + OBIS →

Photos

Gary's Reef photo 2
Gary's Reef photo 3
Gary's Reef photo 4
Find a dive center